Strategic Group Finance Leader for Multi-Entity Growth

Confidential; Sharjah; On-site; AED 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in the UAE seeks an experienced Group Finance Manager to lead the finance function for a diversified retail group. The role covers accounting, budgeting, reporting, taxation, treasury, and compliance across multiple entities.

The ideal candidate brings multi-entity accounting, retail finance, and cost management expertise, plus strong leadership to partner with senior management on growth and profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related discipline.
• Professional qualification such as CA, ACCA, CPA, or CMA is highly preferred.
• MBA in Finance is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Group Finance department, providing direction, mentorship, and performance management to the finance team.
• Oversee the financial operations of multiple legal entities, ensuring accurate consolidation and timely financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS and UAE regulatory requirements.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning across all business units.
• Develop and implement robust financial controls, policies, and procedures to safeguard company assets.
• Monitor cash flow, treasury operations, working capital, and banking relationships.
• Lead cost management initiatives by identifying cost-saving opportunities, improving operational efficiencies, and monitoring expenditure across the Group.
• Analyze financial performance, profitability, and key business drivers, providing actionable insights to senior management.
• Oversee inventory accounting, stock valuation, and cost control in collaboration with operations and supply chain teams.
• Ensure compliance with UAE Corporate Tax, VAT regulations, statutory requirements, and external audit processes.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax consultants, banks, and regulatory authorities.
• Review and approve payments, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial transactions.
• Support strategic business decisions through financial modelling, investment analysis, and feasibility studies.
• Ensure ERP systems and finance processes are optimized to improve reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Present financial reports and business performance updates to executive management.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Multi-Entity Financial Management

Cost Management

Business Acumen

Stakeholder Management

IFRS & UAE Tax Compliance

Financial Analysis & Modelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

CA/ACCA/CPA/CMA (preferred)

MBA in Finance (added advantage)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Confidential in the UAE seeks an experienced Group Finance Manager to lead the finance function for a diversified retail group. The role covers accounting, budgeting, reporting, taxation, treasury, and compliance across multiple entities.

The ideal candidate brings multi-entity accounting, retail finance, and cost management expertise, plus strong leadership to partner with senior management on growth and profitability.